New State Law: Building Permit Exemptions for Residential Properties
What Miami Springs Homeowners and Contractors Need to Know About HB 803 (Effective July 1, 2026)
The Florida Legislature has enacted CS/CS/HB 803, which takes effect July 1, 2026 and establishes two new building permit exemptions for single-family residential properties. The City of Miami Springs Building Department is providing the following information to help residents and contractors understand when these exemptions apply and how to request them.
Exemption 1: Minor Residential Work Valued Under $7,500
What Is Exempt?
Effective July 1, 2026, the City of Miami Springs is required by state law to exempt owners of single-family dwellings — and their contractors — from the requirement to obtain a building permit for work valued at less than $7,500.
Important Exceptions — A Permit is Still Required For:
The following types of work are not eligible for this exemption, regardless of cost:
- Electrical work
- Plumbing work
- Mechanical work
- Gas work
- Structural work (Railings, guards, pool barrier/fences, windows and doors, siding and soffits, roofing, elevated decks are all items with structural requirements and considered structural)
- Any work on a property located partially or entirely within a flood hazard area as defined by the Florida Building Code
No Project Splitting
A construction project may not be divided into multiple smaller projects for the purpose of staying under the $7,500 threshold to qualify for this exemption. The exemption applies only to complete, single projects valued under $7,500.
How to Request This Exemption
To qualify, the property owner or contractor must submit a written exemption request to the City of Miami Springs Building Department that includes:
- A copy of the written contract, or
- Other documentation demonstrating the nature and value of the work to be performed
Use our Permit Exemption Request Form to submit your request.
Legal Notice
The City of Miami Springs has no legal duty to the owner, contractor, or their successors or assigns for any work performed under this exemption.
How to Submit Your Exemption Request
Exemption requests may be submitted:
- In person at the Miami Springs Building Department, 201 Westward Drive Miami Springs, FL 3166
- Via email at permits [at] miamisprings-fl.gov (permits[at]miamisprings-fl[dot]gov)
For questions, please contact the Building Department at (305) 805-5030 during normal business hours.